Maja

33 reseñas

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• Modadicta

  January 8, 2015

  

  1921?? Did I read that right? If so, it launched at the same time as Chanel No. 5, making it older than I imagined. It’s the scent of my mother these days, in winter, when it tastes richer. She wears it every day and is about to finish a 50 ml bottle given to her a couple of years ago. The first thing I notice is the clove, the star of the fragrance. The cloves aren’t as intense, but they don’t fall behind. You can detect the rose, lavender, patchouli, and geranium. It smells slightly sweet, a bit powdery, and with a spicy touch; a little of everything, which is how I like it. Despite its age, it doesn’t look old or outdated. It suits any age, it’s warm, sensual, and feminine… and being an EDT, it lasts as it should. And do you know what’s best? It’s super economical, and better still, it doesn’t smell cheap at all. It doesn’t irritate or overwhelm the wearer; on the contrary, I think it even comforts, or perhaps that’s because my mother wears it? I don’t know. Without a doubt, it’s one of the economical perfumes you can’t miss and must smell at least once. For my mother, I suppose, it will be a fragrance she’ll always want to have. I plan to gift her one soon; she loves it, and so do I 🙂

• Modadicta

  January 15, 2015

  

  1921?? Did I read that correctly? This perfume came out in the same year as Chanel No. 5, making it older than I thought. It’s my mother’s scent during this time of year, especially in winter when it shines brightest. She wears it every day, and a 50ml bottle gifted to her a couple of years ago is nearly empty. What I notice most is the clove, the star of the fragrance. The cloves are present, though not overly intense, and they don’t fall behind. You can also detect rose, lavender, patchouli, and geranium. It smells slightly sweet, a bit powdery, with a spicy touch—a little bit of everything, just how I like it. Despite its age, it doesn’t feel old-fashioned or dated today. It suits any age, it’s warm, sensual, and feminine… and for an EDT, it lasts as it should. And you know what’s best? It’s incredibly affordable, and better still, it doesn’t smell cheap at all. It doesn’t irritate or overwhelm the wearer; on the contrary, I think it’s even comforting, or perhaps that’s just because my mother wears it? Who knows. Without a doubt, it’s one of those affordable perfumes you can’t miss and should try at least once. I suppose it will become a fragrance my mother always wants to keep. I plan to gift her one soon; she loves it, and so do I 🙂

• johnholmes

  July 15, 2015

  

  It will always remind me of my chacha, who smelled like that, or perhaps ‘Black Tulip’.

• charlotinable

  September 12, 2016

  

  Just bought it and I absolutely love it on my skin. It’s pleasant and discreet yet noticeable. Elegant and delicious; I’m gifting it to my mother who adores it, and then I’ll buy one for myself. A true classic.

• Selene

  November 26, 2016

  

  ‘All the flowers of Spain in a single perfume’ was a very intelligent advertising phrase, but in my opinion, they fell short. Maja not only embodies the beauty of the best clove garden in Spain, but it also possesses a passionate, characterful, and mystical side, just like the movements and elegance of a Maja. Here is the direct influence of the person who years later would become another oriental of excellent level and planetary fame: Tabú by Dana. Then it was Maja who inspired it, and in turn inspired all the great orientals that came in the following decades: Youth Dew, Opium, etc. Maja and Tabú are sisters, not copies or distant relatives, but sisters of the same father called Jean Carles, who confessed both perfumes for different Spanish brands. Comparing the two essences, clearly the DNA is the same, but they are distinct; I feel Tabú is more dramatic, overwhelming, and lustful, while Maja is passionate but more delicate and refined. In Maja, the lavender note (very subtle, not too prominent but adding complexity and distinction), combined with nutmeg, is what gives it other forms than Tabú, although they are from the same family. A gem from the house Myrurgia; this review is about the old lotion with the drawing of the Maja on the bottle; the latest version smells like cheap shampoo, it’s not worth it for them to waste time. I always defend reformulations, but in this case, they ruined it completely.

• Espartaco

  November 29, 2016

  

  The Maja hand soap is the most delicious thing I’ve ever tried, one of those items that, with modern packaging, striking typography, and good communication, could be sold in Colette to bewitch the moderns. Maja is the bee’s knees. Joya is also the bee’s knees; I adore walking down the street in winter and catching the scent of three or four elderly ladies fresh from mass, feeling the effluvium of Joya multiplied by four. However, I see its use as more restrictive; it’s a scent that is too maternal, tender, pretty, very pleasant, but less versatile. Maja is quite the opposite: a rather versatile and very seductive perfume, with a mischievous note that refuses to be fully defined. It’s feminine but not saccharine, possessing a woody touch that fascinates me in feminine fragrances. I love it. There are feminine perfumes I adore but wouldn’t wear out in public; yet, whenever I encounter them, I always put a bit of a smile on my face. Chanel No. 5 is one, and Maja is another. Purely for enjoyment. I’m not too chauvinistic when defending popular Spanish perfumes, after all. I’d never say anything good about Varón Dandy. But Maja? It defends itself alone. You just have to try it.

• Espartaco

  December 15, 2016

  

  The Maja hand soap is the most delicious thing I have tried; it is one of those objects that with modern packaging and good communication could be sold in Colette to astonish the current generation. Maja is the milk. Joya is also a gem; I adore walking down the street in winter and feeling the scent of Joya multiplied by four from the old ladies coming out of mass. However, its use is more restrictive: it is too maternal, tender, pretty, very pleasant, but less versatile. Maja is quite the opposite: fairly versatile and very seductive, with an indefinable mischievous touch. It is feminine but not saccharine; it has a shady note that fascinates me. There are perfumes I adore but wouldn’t wear out, yet if I find them, I always put a little on my wrist. Chanel No. 5 is one, Maja another. Pure enjoyment. I am not too chauvinistic in defending popular Spanish perfumes, but I am. I would never say anything good about Varón Dandy. But Maja? It defends itself alone. One simply has to try it.

• VainillaDulce

  July 20, 2017

  

  Maja proves once again that cheap does not mean bad. It is a beauty of cloves with sparks of cloves, roses, geraniums, and lavender over a base of nutmeg. It enchants and seduces: a feminine perfume with character, discreet sensuality, and an exoticism that makes you fall without realising it. It is a classic with a captive market; its beauty is indisputable. I have owned several bottles; no matter how much time passes, I always buy it again. It is used in my family across generations; it is worn at any time and always looks good. It is a subtle oriental that never overwhelms, and every time I smell it, memories flood in. I would love for it to last longer on the skin; its longevity and trail are moderate to soft. Maja, please, never disappear.

• Josesan

  September 5, 2017

  

  Would anyone dare say Mozart is for grandmothers and we should be listening to Miley Cyrus? That Las Meninas is rubbish because they look old in those risqué outfits and what’s cool is a Japanese manga? That Don Quixote is a dud for old people and what the lads like is Twilight? Well, Chanel No. 5 isn’t for grandmothers, nor is Monsieur Chanel for the elderly, nor Youth Dew for yayas, nor Agua Brava for grandpas. Nor, of course, is MAJA by Myrurgia for mummies of varying calibres. MAJA is from 1921, and if you look closely, it’s frankly nothing compared to the authentic vintage of Pharaonic Egypt; the Sumerians of the 4th century BC; the perfumes the slaves of Poppea flung at their bodies; or the ointment with which Lazarus’s sister anointed the feet of Jesus of Nazareth. What wouldn’t I give to buy the Acqua Della Regina on eBay that Renato Bianco created for Queen Catherine de’ Medici, based on lily of the valley! What of my souls would I offer to Mephistopheles for a bottle on Amazon of Queen Cleopatra’s personal perfume, made from Nile water lilies, papyrus, angelica, myrrh, cinnamon, sandalwood, iris, and heliotrope! MAJA is perfectly usable today by men and women and retains even in its current version that opening of clove and rose that gives it a singular appeal. Its warm and sensual character stems from a sweet patchouli and nutmeg. In its evolution, the clove and rose remain ever-present, but occasionally there are flashes of lavender. It is a warm and soft perfume that doesn’t retain the notes of the primitive versions based on cinnamon, civet, incense, leather, and pepper. Unfortunately, none of these notes appear in the current version, which is softer, simpler, and more linear, but in return, makes it very unisex and wearable at any time and place. It is still sold on many websites and its price is unbeatable. Highly recommended for tight budgets. SCENT: 8 TRAIL: MODERATE LONGEVITY: MODERATE PERFORMANCE: AVERAGE

• Josesan

  September 19, 2017

  

  Would anyone dare to say they dislike Mozart because it’s grandad music and you should listen to Miley Cyrus? Would anyone suggest that ‘Las Meninas’ is rubbish because it’s all old people with those wrinkly smiles and what’s cool is looking at a Japanese manga? Is there anyone capable of saying that ‘Don Quixote’ is a load of old history for the elderly and what the schoolmates like is ‘Twilight’? Well, Chanel No. 5 isn’t for grandmas, Monsieur Chanel isn’t for grandpas, Youth Dew isn’t for mums, and Agua Brava isn’t for oldies. Nor, of course, is MAJA by MYRurgia for mummies of various calibres. MAJA is from 1921 and, if you look closely, it’s frankly nothing compared to the authentic vintage of Pharaonic Egypt; the Sumerians of the 4th century BC; the perfumes the slaves of Popea sprayed on their bodies, spurting from their mouths full of the fragrance; or the ointment with which Lazarus’s sister anointed the feet of Jesus of Nazareth. I wouldn’t give anything to buy the Acqua Della Regina that Renato Bianco created for Queen Catherine de’ Medici based on lily of the valley! Which of my souls would I offer to Mephistopheles for a little bottle on Amazon of Queen Cleopatra’s personal perfume made from Nile water lily, hyacinth, papyrus, angelica, myrrh, cinnamon, sandalwood, iris, and heliotrope! MAJA is perfectly usable today by men and women and retains, even in its current version, that opening based on carnation and rose that give it a singular appeal. Its warm and sensual character comes from sweet patchouli and nutmeg. In its evolution, the carnation and rose remain always present but occasionally flashes of lavender appear. It’s a warm and soft perfume that doesn’t retain the notes of primitive versions based on cinnamon, civet, incense, leather, and pepper. Unfortunately, none of these notes appear in the current version, which is softer, simpler, and more linear, but which, in return, makes it very unisex and wearable at any time and place. It’s still sold on many websites and its price is unbeatable. Highly recommended for tight budgets. SCENT: 8 TRAIL: MEDIUM LONGEVITY: MEDIUM PERFORMANCE: MEDIUM

• claudia790823

  November 14, 2017

  

  A bloke laughed at the girls, saying they smelled of Myrurgia and Charisma. It seemed incredibly pretentious and full of the complex society instils in us that something accessible is inferior to something expensive. I’ve long moved past that; at my age, I can say I absolutely adore Maja. I loved wearing it when my grandmother used it, so much so that I gifted a bottle to my aunt. I have no hesitation in using it myself, even though I’m young, because a fragrance like this isn’t a passing trend or a classic in the traditional sense; it’s a staple for smelling fresh, clean, and tasteful without breaking the bank.

• LunaVioletteLoveheart

  December 29, 2017

  

  The first perfume that entered my life. The first one to which I didn’t put ‘but’. The first one I used blindly with little olfactory experience. The one that taught me the impact of a scent in memory. And the one I didn’t use for compliments but to remember someone I never knew. I was three years old when I found a bottle of Maja in my mother’s dressing table. She said it was her mother’s perfume, my grandmother. She passed away on Epiphany, months after my birth. My mother says my grandmother longed to meet me, and I remember her a lot. As she told me things about her, I felt the need to know her and thought the best way would be through her scent. Shortly before dying, she was gifted a set of Maja: perfume, soap, talc. They were almost intact, and I used them all. Perhaps my review isn’t objective, but I hope the viewpoint of that young nose helps to choose or rate. I had never perceived a perfume so relevant. I couldn’t forget how it smelled, and I don’t think I ever will. The scent got tattooed on me as my own name. Talc-heavy. Warm. Spiced. Maternal. Elegant. Distinguished. Ripe. Velvety. Unforgettable. The first words upon smelling it. It was enveloping, like a mother’s embrace. It made me feel at home. It provoked me to embody those adjectives. In my nose, the scent of cloves, rose, and carnation was kept better. I could say even incense. The longevity was prolonged, and the trail doesn’t need to be scandalous; whether weak or moderate, it is perfect for its essence. I think Maja is underestimated. It is sophisticated and accessible. I, somewhat picky, had a huge impact. Don’t let yourselves be deceived by prejudices. At least once, you must give it a chance 🙂

• larilara

  December 30, 2017

  

  To me, Maja is a classic perfume; I smelled it as a child, it reminds me of an expensive soap with a rose scent, a smell of an elegant lady. I like it much more than other ‘modern’ fragrances.

• LunaVioletteLoveheart

  January 3, 2018

  

  The first perfume to enter my life. The first one without a ‘but’. The one I used blindly, even though my nose barely existed in the world. The one that taught me the impact of a scent on memory. And the one I didn’t use to attract compliments but to remember someone I never met. I recall being about three years old when I found a bottle of Maja in my mother’s dressing table. She told me it was her mother’s personal perfume, my grandmother. She passed away on Epiphany, just a few months after my birth. My mother says my grandmother longed to meet me and that I remind her of her greatly. As she told me many things about her, I felt the need to know her and thought the best way to understand her would be through her scent. Shortly before she died, she was gifted a set of Maja: perfume, soap, and talcum powder. They were almost intact, and I used them all. Perhaps my review of Maja isn’t very objective, but I hope the perspective of that young nose helps you choose or rate it. I had never perceived a perfume… or had I, but it wasn’t so relevant that I’d remember it… but this one did. I couldn’t forget how it smelled, and I don’t think I ever will. The scent tattooed itself on me as my own name. Powdery. Warm. Spiced. Maternal. Elegant. Distinguished. Ripe. Velvety. Unforgettable. Those were the first words that came to mind when I smelled it. It was an enveloping scent, like a mother’s hug. A scent that made me feel at home. And a scent that made me embody the aforementioned adjectives. My nose kept the scent of cloves, rose, and carnation best. I could even say incense. Its longevity was quite prolonged, and the trail didn’t need to be showy. Whether weak or moderate, it’s perfect for its essence. I feel that Maja is underestimated by many. But the truth is, it’s a very sophisticated scent at a quite accessible price. I, who can be quite picky about certain perfumes, had a huge impact with this one. Don’t let yourselves be deceived by prejudices towards it. At least once in a lifetime, you must give it a chance 🙂

• sheilamarierodzz1989

  February 28, 2018

  

  1921 and it smells so rich 🙂 Not suitable for prejudiced noses 😛 PS: I am young 😀

• LARGION

  June 12, 2018

  

  Sometimes I use Maja without fear of saying it. On my skin, no one believes it is for a lady. Perhaps it is the carnation (associated with masculinity) and its seat in noble and dry essences like nutmeg, patchouli, and lavender. The rose is very discreet. A splendid and balanced union that doesn’t fight: all stand out in their measure. Little longevity, that’s true, in the current version. I recall my grandmother’s dressing table with that old flattened bottle, black screw cap. It was more intense and talc-heavy, perhaps for the tastes of another era. This fragrance is mandatory for anyone who wants to start in the world of perfumes.

• Casablanca77

  March 29, 2019

  

  Maja Myrurgia EDP limited edition (Corte Inglés). Looking for something fresh for summer or spring on cheap shelves, I came across this. Upon picking it up, I remembered it said spiced oriental. I grabbed it carefully, fearing an out-of-control strong perfume, and found something very different instead. How beautiful. This is a bronzed, hardworking woman in her patio with geraniums, carnations, sun, and life. The simplicity of the flowers in my neighbours’ pots intoxicated me. It is a floral that spices subtly and elegantly on the skin; it doesn’t smell old or like a grandmother, but like a woman, a woman grown and upright. She is a simple woman, from the countryside, from her home, from her things, those who talk laughing and see no problems. I wouldn’t recommend it to just anyone; you must try it because it lives in its time, but don’t be afraid. It is a divine spiced floral, with simplicity and elegance that few have today. It deserves to be on affordable shelves because it is, it is simple, doesn’t want status, prefers to be with authentic people not loaded with nonsense and who just want to smell good.

• Haruna

  January 21, 2020

  

  Thanks for the info on Carmen Tórtola from Valencia, the Dame De Noir. I found some nice photos and read about her life. I love works by Pío Baroja, especially The Tree of Science and Laura, so I was thrilled by this lady admired by him and who seems impressive. Besides, the image matters a lot in promoting a scent; it adds ideals and symbolism to something as abstract as perfumery. Best wishes.

• Haruna

  February 1, 2020

  

  Years ago, a Spanish friend said this was the ‘most horrible perfume in the world’, a strange comment for me. As a child, I asked for this from my father and loved it; I imagined it as a foresty, damp scent with mossy stones and hay, besides the bottle’s doll was lovely. My father always bought it for me and rewarded me with soap. I tried it again as an adult; I liked its unisex style, it has sweet notes like flower nectar, the longevity is good, and again I had a nice journey to a forest. You can see this toilet water in shops and pharmacies, especially at the end of the year. I didn’t know it was so old and never thought it would be the ‘ugliest scent in the world’.

• Punk77

  April 3, 2020

  

  In February, I bought a 50ml EDP in a black bottle. I kept it for cold weather because my grandmother, mother, and wife didn’t like it. I wanted to smell it and decided to use it. The first time I miscalculated and nearly vomited (I sprayed more than 15 times; they come out sparingly). It is floral and spaced. At first, it smells strongly of carnation and clove; I don’t notice the nutmeg that I like, but it must be there. After half an hour, it smells of very ripe fruit, like a crushed plum; I don’t know what it is, but I love it. I enjoyed it in the cold because it gives a sensation of warmth and comfort. I didn’t finish it because the heat rose in February. When the cold returns, I will use it again. It lasts 8-10 hours on clothes. The rose and patchouli accord reminds me of Antaeus.

• Pplu

  August 2, 2020

  

  Narcotic, addictive, opulent… a thousand adjectives fit this broth that seems like a master formula kept in a museum. It could have inspired Opium; they share something with a fifty-year difference. Cloves, carnation, an animal blend. Strong, potent, and huge at first, but it calms down with time. That said, it’s not eternal; it lasts about 6-8 hours and then fades. If you like opulent fragrances and can grab this old version, do it; it won’t disappoint you.

• Ramona

  January 2, 2021

  

  I absolutely love Maja. Although the initial scent of geranium and carnations used to make me gag as a child, I’m hooked on this version. I find the EDT slightly harsh and raw in its florals, something not present in the talc or soap, so I prefer the latter. Nevertheless, I like it. To me, Maja smells like a proper, beautiful, good, and honest woman. In contrast, scents like Angel or its Mercadona clone, Codizia, smell of decadence, of being semi-naked among gold cushions smoking a hookah. I am a heart-decay person myself. EDIT: The freshness I notice now is surely due to the current version, which is much clearer and has a lovely bottle. What a pity I can’t try the old, opulent one, which would undoubtedly have captivated me more.

• xelkor

  December 7, 2021

  

  Hello! This review is based on a recently acquired bottle and production so I cannot speak about its vintage version (I wish I could try it). Maja is a perfume with a unique, beautiful and extremely feminine aroma. The bottle and box seem very well cared for, the box with its peculiar pattern goes very in tune with what the bottle suggests and the aroma reveals. If you want to know the notes I invite you to go to the Maja Spain website as on websites like Fragrantica the notes of the classic from the 20s appear. I will tell you what I perceive and in the end what it smells like to me. We start from the fact that it is an explosively floral and powdery aroma. Talking about powder, the soaps, powder and gels of the same line smell the same as the EDT, I say this in case you have already tried something so you know the smell will be familiar to you. Maja begins citric and luminous, a luminosity aldehydic floral and metallic proper of geranium (I love this note) accompanied almost at the same level by a heavily powdered red rose and to a lesser extent lavender. With the passage of time these three flowers become one flower that offers us nuances of the three, perhaps slightly predominating the rose but they become practically indistinguishable. Already in the dry down we will have and as could not be otherwise that floral trifecta together with the powder that will not disappear nor lose intensity in any stage. It is at this moment where it becomes something woody and very slightly earthy, both nuances of patchouli and cloves. Maja in its current version seems a success in any climate and season. I would highlight spring and autumn as the best and although I see it a bit more for daytime, at night I am sure it would also perform well. I see it as a very good option as a signature fragrance (daily use) for any woman who likes floral, classic and oriental aromas but with a somewhat more renewed air. Unisex? No, Maja can be the most feminine fragrance I have smelled to date. With that I say it all. If you want to see more related content about the perfume go to my Youtube channel to see if you like it: Perfúmate Con JL.

• Xol

  July 20, 2022

  

  I love its aroma and its longevity, few fragrances last on my skin more than two hours and Maja lasts me more than six. I like that there is soap and powder to be totally wrapped in the fragrance, it is something that perfume manufacturers no longer do, having the soap and powder of the perfume. The Maja cream does not have that captivating fragrance, so I don’t use it. My mum used Maja, I wish we had Maja for future generations.

• Lux

  July 24, 2022

  

  What a historical marvel. Clove by the tube with flowers at an aromatic temperature very similar to Bal à Versailles. I understand the connection with Opium although this perfume speaks a different dialect, closer, warmer and oriental. I can’t stop thinking about the MAGNO soap smelling this fragrance. I love that smell; clean, spiced aromatic, woody-floral dark cedar. A great discovery that makes me happy it is still working (especially in soap bars) in a chemist shop in my hometown of all my life. Addictive on the skin.

• Lux

  August 3, 2022

  

  What a historical marvel. Clove by the bucketload with flowers at an aromatic temperature very similar to Bal à Versailles. I understand the connection to Opium, although this perfume speaks a different dialect, one that is closer, warmer, and more oriental. I can’t stop thinking about the MAGNO soap while smelling this fragrance. I love that scent; a clean, spicy, aromatic, woody-floral dark cedar note. A wonderful discovery that brings me joy that it still works (especially in soap tablets) in a chemist in my hometown. Addictive on the skin.

• FlordeLis

  January 28, 2023

  

  Maja is, without a doubt, one of those perfumes to which I have so much affection and that bring me thousands of memories. I haven’t smelled the current version, but… how can I forget it? I remember it as a beautiful spiced floral, although perhaps a bit sharp back then for my childish nose. It smelled of cloves and carnations. Of geranium and nutmeg. Of patchouli and moss… It smelled of my grandmother ❤️

• Zamfielis

  March 23, 2023

  

  I just bought it, more than reading reviews that pointed it out as similar to Opium. No. Not even close. It opens with aldehydic notes that remind a bit of Chanel No. 5; but more similar to Avon’s Imari. After a few minutes, a spiced fruity note is appreciated, similar to Imari but more spiced and fruity. It finishes with a spiced floral. It reminds me a lot of Avon’s Imari but more spiced and with better longevity. Do not buy it expecting an Opium, not even in the distance. If you like Imari, you will definitely love it.

• Soyfemenina

  March 25, 2023

  

  When I was a child, up to 14 years old, my father gave me a Maja case; I remember it was a perfume with a diamond-shaped bottle, the liquid a greenish yellow, the powder with a long white bottle and a soap, it was a different aroma from today’s Maja, nothing to do with it, the old one was exquisite, at that age I liked Maja, it had a rich fresh and powdery smell, it was long-lasting, the powder could be smelled from metres away even with it just on, I remember the compact powder for the face was the same, it could be smelled from metres away and was very good, they have changed everything, Maja is no longer what it was, but I keep pleasant memories of it, the bad thing was that everyone smelled like Maja, Tabu or Avon’s Charisma, the wealthiest smelled like Chanel No. 5 and Caron, at least here in PR it was like that, if that perfume Maja from the early times were available now I would wear it! ❤️

• Raf

  June 20, 2024

  

  Seduction, passion, roses and other precious flowers that accompany a whole mystical background achieved with leather, geranium, tobacco and benzoin. Excellent rose note. I imagine a bathtub in a private garden full of noble flowers at midnight, with a sensual and mysterious tone. Totally unisex, no fear in saying it.

• Plantasia

  October 5, 2024

  

  I love this fragrance, except for the tobacco note; some might say I’m mad, but to my nose, it seems to give a slight air of English Pear & Freesia by Jo Malone.

• KohlEyedNessie

  December 8, 2025

  

  I have a version I bought a few years ago, and I don’t know how the original 1921 formulation will be, which I would love to try. This Maja seems very vintage and romantic, and I can perfectly imagine it on one of the ladies of Downton Abbey (probably Edith), but we don’t quite click. On the first spray, it smells soapy, and I would like that impression to last longer (I love soapy and clean perfumes), but soon it becomes very floral, with a slightly spicy point; after a while, the floral intensity drops and the clove becomes more noticeable, until it folds back completely and leaves a rose trail at skin level, almost undetectable after about three hours. Curiously, it has brought me plenty of compliments. When I first wore it, I felt it had little presence, but it is better not to let yourself be carried away by that impression and to spray carefully: I have proven that if you overdo the spray, this perfume goes down the stairs before you do.

• Maho Shonen

  December 27, 2025

  

  The classics never go out of style. All the beautiful memories I have of my grandmother are always accompanied by these fragrances, and because of that emotional connection, this feels like a hug. Now, it is true that classics are safe, low-risk, and a bit ‘oldie’. This fragrance is like that, but in a positive sense: not old, classic; not boring, dignified. I think its warm notes, the spice touch, and the sense of density it gives it that special timeless touch. I use it exclusively for sleeping, and it’s one of my favourite parts of my nightly ritual.